Become a member

Many resource managers, NGOs, community groups and others are already involved with the core elements that comprise the Model Forest concept, for example participatory forestry, landscape-scale natural resource management and collaborative networks. An extensive knowledge base in these and other areas is continuously being developed in many countries that could and should be shared. An open, respectful exchange of knowledge, and an examination of that knowledge by all stakeholders, creates the best potential of learning from one another and accelerating progress toward sustainability goals.

Access a dynamic global community that shares knowledge, collaborates on research, and exchanges ideas and experiences locally, regionally and internationally

Access the social processes already developed for consensus-building in existing Model Forests. In fact, demonstration of social elements—e.g., empowerment in decision-making, respect for cultural differences, equity and sharing of benefits—is one of the most tangible benefit of Model Forests to date